Delay in Cancer Screening and Diagnosis During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Is the Cost?
Julie M. Vose
Abstract
During the height of the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19) pandemic, many health care facilities needed to focus on screening for and treating patients with known or suspected COVID-19. This resulted in the diversion of health care workers and resources.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Pandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)MedicineCancerIntensive care medicineCoronavirus InfectionsVirologyPathologyInternal medicineDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsEconomic and Financial Impacts of CancerPancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research